Livermore

Topographic

Meaning

A topographic surname derived from a place name, likely referring to a settlement near a pool or body of water.

Etymology

The surname combines Old English elements: 'lifer' or 'liver' (meaning pool or water) with 'more' (meaning moor or marsh). The name originated from specific locations in England bearing this geographical description.

About the Livermore Surname

Livermore is a topographic surname derived from English place names associated with water features and marshland. The name has been established in English records for nearly a millennium and spread throughout North America.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 7,500 bearers in the United States #1,566 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in England and the United States, with notable populations in California and Massachusetts.

Livermore Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Livermore Surname